Conjunctivitis of the bulbar and/or palpebral conjunctiva can be caused by allergies, toxins, fungi, viruses, or bacteria. Bacterial conjunctivitis due to gram-positive bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pneumoniae is generally milder than conjunctivitis caused by gram-negative bacteria.Aug 10, 2016 read more
Pinkeye, also called conjunctivitis, is a infection of the eye's conjunctiva usually caused by a bacteria or virus that results in red, itchy, painful eyes. Learn more about the symptoms, treatment, prevention, and contagiousness of pinkeye at WebMD. read more
Causes of pink eye include: Viruses; Bacteria; Allergies; A chemical splash in the eye; A foreign object in the eye; In newborns, a blocked tear duct; Viral and bacterial conjunctivitis. Most cases of pink eye are caused by a virus. Both viral and bacterial conjunctivitis can occur along with colds or symptoms of a respiratory infection, such as a sore throat. read more